do you think a yemen type solution could work in syria? any possibility of getting the bashar family out of syria and distracting a new government there? >> into this countries in the middle east are facing different types of circumstances. they have unique histories. yemen was fortunate. they have a degree of political terrorism there. it allowed certain political institutions to -- they do have pluralismof political lures hi l there. it has allowed certain political institutions to develop. this is something that communities need to come together. i would like to see something that can transition peacefully. the sooner and can be done -- >> thank you very much. ms. identify yourselves. -- please identify yourselves. >> hi. my name is tara. i'm a scholar here. you talked about the struggle you have in the process of the targeted strikes. general cartwright talk to me about the question of surrender that is not really an option when you talk about drones. can you talk about the issues that you find the most troubling when you think about t